THE KIPLINGER TAX REBATE CALCULATOR

How much will you get from Uncle Sam?

On Feb. 13, President Bush signed into law a multi-billion dollar economic stimulus package that includes tax rebates for millions of American taxpayers. The rebate checks began going out on April 28--$120 billion that Washington policymakers hope will boost consumer spending and lessen the impact of an economic contraction this year.

While you wait, savor the coming largesse by calculating just how much stimulus you can expect. Let's begin by answering the question below:

1. Can you be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return?

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